University of Maine at Fort Kent Top Questions

Through my college experience, I have learned to be responsible; at the same time, you make new friends and become the person that you want to be. As we are all students from different, backgrounds and circumstances but I believe that we are responsible for what we become and therefore college can make or break you. In my experiences, college gave me the opportunity to see life in a different way, driven to become successful in everything I do. As an athlete, I have obtained great time managing skills by maintaining a GPA of 3.6 and excelling academically. It is valuable to attend college for it changes your attitude and gives you the motivation to accomplish your goals it also gives you the education that you require to go out in the world and find the job that you always dreamed. An education is important, you do not have to settle for second best and with your college degree, you could go to graduate school and further. Education is a learning process that never has to end where you can learn for the rest of your life.

I love learning, and I love being in school, especially here at UMFK. I had looked at a few different schools, but finally decided on UMFK because of its size, location, and reputable nursing program. The decision to come here was one that I will never regret. I have had two of the best years of my life so far, and I have been very involved with sports and campus and community activities. Although UMFK is pretty isolated here in Northern Maine, we have students from all over the world, and that adds so much depth to our campus community. I have met some great people, been able to travel all over the country with the basketball and soccer teams, been exposed to so many new things, built personal relationships with professors and other faculty members, and all while getting one of the best nursing educations New England has to offer. Attending college has helped me discover who I really am, and everyday I am learning something new, something I can take with me through the rest of my journey of life.

I have learned that college is a better experience then high school. my college experience is just beginning so i have not got alot out of it quite yet but i am learning new things everyday. But one thing i can say that is valuable to me is my math course i have also been weak when it comes to math. The instructor i have now is a big part of my improvement in math i am so excited it took a littlewhile but when i got to college i learned how to do my math step by step with no problems. Also the field i am pursuing math is very major factor so i am excited that i am finally understanding math better. i found out that baby steps are very helpful as well!!

My freshman college experience has been the most amazing experience of my life by far. With me being so far away from my family and venturing off to a new location that I have never been to was very scary at first. I did not think I would be able to like it, but I immediately learned at UMFK that it didn't matter if anyone knew me or not I was going to blend in. Everyone made it easy for me and was very helpful. From the faculty to the student aides, everyone pointed me in the direction I needed to go and helped me adjust to college life. With the help of my volleyball teammates, I grew to understand what it meant to be a scholar athlete. As a freshman I already accomplished some of my college dreams. Our volleyball team won its first volleyball conference title, I was elected conference Rookie of the Year and All-Conference team. I hoped our team were selected to attend the National Championship, but we missed it by one seed. We were ranked 11th place and only the top 10 were invited. My goal is to make Nationals next year!!!

I learn that professors are more easier than my High School teachers. They don't talk to us, as though we are children. I learned that books are very expensive in colleges. It's better to get the books before the class, the professors are always impressed and you can order them online for cheaper. I learn that attending class is very important because no one will be there for you. I learn that you are own your own. No one is running around and asking to hand in the work. You didn't hand in the work you failed. I truly respect that. I love the experience of having to walk through different sides of building, observing the new faces in hallways. The value of attending the college that you learn to think in High School but in College you are learn how to think analitically. There is different ways of thinking and how to apply the information from one subject toward another one.

I have learned a great amount of knowledge from just completing one semester and have made many friendly, caring, thoughtful friends.

I believe that I have adjusted well to being at college and grown away from my comfort zone. I have opened my eyes and seen how choices play a big role in your college experience. I have chosen my own path to follow. One of dedication, hardwork, and perseverance. I feel that going to college is a step in the right path in life. Nursing opens many doors and the time I put into my work will help decide my future.

Though I am only in my first year of college, my experience thus far has been more than I could have ever hoped for it to be. I have met people from all over the world, as the University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) contains a diverse campus community. I also truly value the classroom experience, for the teacher-student is ratio is small, therfore, more interaction and one-on-one attention is possible. I really appreciate the one-on-one attention because as I am a shy person, I feel more comfortable asking for help, not to mention participating in classroom discussions. Because UMFK is a small school with extremely kind and helpful faculty members, I know in my heart that I am on the path to success. My academic advisor has been working with me to make sure that I take the right courses that will be most beneficial to me as I work toward becoming a Counseling Psychologist. I am looking forward to continuing my education at the University of Maine at Fort Kent over the next three years and truly reaching my full potential as a productive member of society.

Its harder then high school, you don't have someone to tell you to do your home work and when to go to bed, or wake you up in the morning so your don't over sleep. That it cost alot of money, and text books are very expensive. I would have told myself to fill out more scholarships and not put things off or procrastinate and get my homework done on time.

I would tell myself that everyone is nervous when they first come to campus, but not to worry because the professors, staff, and older students are like family. They help you and do everything possible to make your transition easy including help with financial aid and scholarships. There are free tutors and a health clinic. If you are having problems they help you find services that you need. I would find another student would had the same goals and study/work ethics as mine.